What to Know About Vaginal Ultrasounds

If you have ever had an abdominal ultrasound then you know just how easy they are. In fact, the only thing that patients complain of is having a full bladder which can sometimes be uncomfortable. If, however, we have ordered a vaginal ultrasound for you, you may not know quite what to expect. To make sure the you come into our office feeling a little bit more informed, let’s go over a few basics of what you can expect from your vaginal ultrasound.

What’s a Vaginal Ultrasound?

A vaginal ultrasound is a scan that is performed through the vagina by using a slender vaginal transducer. By slowly inserting this transducer into the vagina, it will give us more detailed images than a traditional abdominal ultrasound.

What’s a Vaginal Ultrasound Used For?

Typically, we will have a vaginal ultrasound ordered for patients who are experiencing any of the following:

Infertility

Early Pregnancy

Retroverted Uterus

Are post-menopausal

Are unable to maintain a full bladder

What Does It Feel Like?

The good news is that a vaginal ultrasound shouldn’t hurt when it is inserted into the vagina. Most patients experience a bit of pressure similar to sexual intercourse but it shouldn’t be painful.

If we have ordered a vaginal ultrasound for you and you have any questions or concerns about what it is or what you can expect, don’t hesitate to give us a call. To learn more about these ultrasound or other service that we offer, contact us at our Biltmore or Paradise Valley offices and call us at 602-468-3912.